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Q: What inspired you to start volunteering at the Rescue Mission, and what has kept you involved all these years?

A: I wanted my daughters to understand the importance of giving back and to see firsthand that not everyone is as fortunate as they are. Sometimes people fall on hard times and they always need to be understanding and sympathetic.

Q: Can you share a memorable moment or experience from your time volunteering that has stayed with you?

A: When my girls were too young to work in the kitchen, we delivered meals and one year, we were assigned an apartment building.  We went to one gentleman’s apartment and he was in a wheelchair with no legs from the knees down.  He asked us to come in and we all took a picture together — a Polaroid — that we still have.  He was so grateful that we brought him a meal for Thanksgiving and my family always remembers that special moment.  

Q: How have you seen RM grow or change since you first started?

A: There have been so many changes to the RM since we started, including the new kitchen facility. COVID changed many things. There seems to be a lot more community events that engages the people around our area.

Q: What has volunteering taught you or brought into your life that you didn’t expect?

A: It taught us how to be thankful and to always remember that not everyone is fortunate in life. There are those that experience life difficulties who need support and being respectful and helping them can bring a person so much joy.